- Lot 1. Plumbing
- Lot 2. Electrical
- Lot 3. General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
- Lot 4. Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
- Lot 5. Merchant Consortia Managed Store
- Lot 6. Painting & Decorating
- Lot 7. Specialist Materials
- Lot 8. Tools
- Lot 9. Hire
- Lot 10. Waste Management
- Lot 11. Retro Fit Materials
- Lot 12. Van Stock Software
Scope
Reference
REQ261
Description
CHIC, acting on behalf of its Members (and others in other Consortia or as individuals who become CHIC Members over time) is procuring a Framework for supply, delivery of building materials which may include but not limited to those used for: plumbing and heating, retrofitting, painting and decorating, ironmongery, timber, flooring, glazing, roofing general building, retrofitting, electrical products, painting and decorating, including distribution, with the options to provide managed stores, van stock and tools & plant hire.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,944,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Plumbing
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific plumbing, heating and associated materials via:
a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b. Through a fully delivered service.
c. An over the counter and deliveries service
Lot value (estimated)
- £166,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Electrical
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific electrical, heating and associated materials via:
a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b. Through a fully delivered service.
c. An over the counter and deliveries service
Lot value (estimated)
- £152,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44322000 - Cable accessories
- 44141000 - Conduit
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with general trade materials via:
a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b. Through a fully delivered service.
c. An over the counter and deliveries service
Lot value (estimated)
- £186,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Description
Suppliers who, for individual buyers, establish and run a bespoke managed store service in a building owned or sourced by the buyer or in a building owned or sourced by the supplier. In addition, if appropriate and available, the bespoke managed store service could be supplemented by utilising the supplier's existing branches which are open to other trade users and the public generally.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Merchant Consortia Managed Store
Description
Suppliers who, for individual buyers, establish and run a bespoke managed store service in a building owned or sourced by the buyer or in a building owned or sourced by the suppliers. Two or more suppliers working individually to provide the buyers material requirements in one dedicated store.
Lot value (estimated)
- £153,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Painting & Decorating
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific painting and decorating and associated materials via:
a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b) Delivered service when required.
c) An over the counter and deliveries services
Lot value (estimated)
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44810000 - Paints
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Specialist Materials
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with Specialist and associated materials via:
a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b) Delivered service, when required.
c) An over the counter and deliveries services
Lot value (estimated)
- £158,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Tools
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific Tools and associated products via:
Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
An over the counter and deliveries services
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42600000 - Machine tools
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Hire
Description
Suppliers who, can provide buyers with hire goods and associated products via:
a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or
b) Through a fully delivered service.
c) An over the counter and deliveries services
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Waste Management
Description
Suppliers who, can provide the buyers, with a complete waste management service. Provide the buyers with monthly waste usage information via a dashboard.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Retro Fit Materials
Description
Utilising suppliers existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally. Suppliers who, can provide buyers, with a broad range of retrofit materials. Delivered to specific locations where required.
Lot value (estimated)
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. Van Stock Software
Description
Suppliers who, can provide the buyers, with a van stock materials ordering system, capable of integration with the buyers and suppliers IT platforms. Have the ability to integrate with the buyers multiple suppliers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 48217200 - Minicomputer transaction processing software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
4%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
The justification for an 8-year Framework Agreement term is that for the supply of materials to be effective and efficient, in most cases the Authorised User (and its contractor) and merchant will need integrated information technology systems, with connections to individual operatives and at a more strategic level training and other requirements and facilities. As it takes significant time and resource (including financial expenditure by way of capital (and revenue) investment) for both the Authorised User and merchant to implement effectively integrated systems and to develop comprehensive materials supply catalogues which meet the optimum needs of the member (contractor), the return on the investment to achieve this cannot be recovered in a short term framework and call off contract. CHIC is therefore procuring frameworks that will operate for 8 years from the award date.
Framework operation description
Frameworks for all lots will be expected to offer call off contracts for Suppliers to provide comprehensive materials, merchant and associated services to Authorised Users as defined in the Framework Agreement, which deliver responsive repairs, void property maintenance , planned investment programmes, retrofit works, newbuild construction and compliance works through directly managed operational workforces (direct labour organisations /in - house contractors, which may be operational team(s) or subsidiary maintenance company) or through external contractors. These maintenance activities involve engineers with multiple and varied disciplines/trades, each of which needs to have a specific van stock and/or an agreed catalogue specific to the relevant work.
Supplier prices within the framework may be established in several ways:
Suppliers will submit core price lists, rates, product catalogues, as part of the framework tender. These form the baseline prices available for direct award and desktop evaluation.
Due to market fluctuations, CHIC will work with suppliers on a quarterly basis to ensure pricing is current, value for money and reasonable reflects market conditions.
For project-specific or high-value requirements, members may seek refreshed pricing through a mini-competition. This enables suppliers to tailor prices to scope, volume, delivery timescales and specific technical requirements.
Indexation (e.g., CPI, material indices) is not routinely accepted and should be supported by evidence from manufacturers, or annual review as defined in the framework terms.
Where relevant, suppliers provide an agreed catalogue or schedule of rates that covers commonly purchased items. Members may draw directly from these catalogues for predictable, repeat orders.
Overall, pricing under the framework aims to provide transparency, value for money, and a compliant audit trail for members.
Member mini competitions will assess both quality and price, each of which will have a weighting applied. The weighting given to quality and pricing will be determined at point of mini competition with 100% overall marks available.
Mini competitions will be evaluated by a scoring team comprising representatives of the CHIC member as well as CHIC and evaluated in accordance with the weighted percentages as stated in the mini competition submission Instructions.
Direct Award is evaluated via a business case, taking into consideration a range of varying elements and not simply price. CHIC will support the assessment and development of a compliant business case.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Limited ( CHIC ) is a centralised procurement authority (CPA) and information in respect of CHIC and a schedule of current CHIC Members can be found on the CHIC website:www.chicltd.co.uk and a list of current members is also found in the draft Framework Agreement. CHIC is procuring the Framework Agreements on behalf of all Authorised Users as described in the Framework Agreement
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Plumbing
Lot 2. Electrical
Lot 3. General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 4. Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 5. Merchant Consortia Managed Store
Lot 6. Painting & Decorating
Lot 7. Specialist Materials
Lot 8. Tools
Lot 9. Hire
Lot 10. Waste Management
Lot 11. Retro Fit Materials
Lot 12. Van Stock Software
Refer to Procurement Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Plumbing
Lot 2. Electrical
Lot 3. General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 4. Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 5. Merchant Consortia Managed Store
Lot 6. Painting & Decorating
Lot 7. Specialist Materials
Lot 8. Tools
Lot 9. Hire
Lot 10. Waste Management
Lot 11. Retro Fit Materials
Lot 12. Van Stock Software
Refer to Procurement Documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Plumbing
Lot 2. Electrical
Lot 3. General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 4. Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)
Lot 5. Merchant Consortia Managed Store
Lot 6. Painting & Decorating
Lot 7. Specialist Materials
Lot 8. Tools
Lot 9. Hire
Lot 10. Waste Management
Lot 11. Retro Fit Materials
Lot 12. Van Stock Software
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 January 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Statements | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited [CHIC]
- Companies House: 07266506
84 Spencer Street
Birmingham
B18 6DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Efficiency North
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVB-9265-PNNN
Collaboration Works, 2 Carbrook St, Carbrook
Sheffield
S9 2JE
United Kingdom
Email: info@efficiencynorth.org
Website: https://www.efficiencynorth.org
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Contact organisation
Contact Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited [CHIC] for any enquiries.